The Nobel Prize in #Physics for 2026 has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, which discovered high-energy neutrinos coming from far beyond our Solar System. This work is paving the way for a new generation of observatories to exploit neutrinos as a unique messenger of extreme environments in the distant cosmos. Around 100 trillion neutrinos pass through your body every second. But these particles are notoriously hard to detect as they very rarely interact with matter. This elusiveness calls for extremely sensitive experiments to investigate them. One of these is IceCube, which operates in Antarctica and is a CERN Recognized Experiment. Read more on home.cern: https://lnkd.in/dNQPYRXk Image shows the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica. (Image: Ilya Bodo, IceCube/NSF)
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CERN’s AI innovation recognised at the Digital@UNGA Awards 2026 🏆 CAFEIN®, CERN’s federated learning #AI platform, has been recognised as runner-up in the Digital Frontiers category. The award celebrates pioneering initiatives that responsibly use emerging technologies to address global challenges and contribute to a more inclusive digital future. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/epNR2J7f CERN Computing CERN Innovation Partnerships International Telecommunication Union UNDP
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CERN congratulates the winner of the 2026 The Nobel Prize in #Physics 👏 Francis Halzen was awarded the #NobelPrize in Physics for his outstanding contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and to the discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from astrophysical sources.
BREAKING NEWS The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics to Francis Halzen “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.” Francis Halzen realised that ice at the South Pole could be used to track particles known as neutrinos. His vision and scientific leadership have been fundamental for the IceCube Neutrino Observatory – a cubic kilometre of ice that is equipped with light sensors. Using IceCube, researchers can capture neutrinos from extremely energy-rich processes in the distant universe. Neutrinos are everywhere, but they do not make themselves known. They pass all the way through the Earth and through our bodies without us noticing. Very rarely, a single neutrino will interact with an atomic nucleus, which makes it possible for someone with the right equipment to discover them. The neutrino interactions that are continuously collected by IceCube will provide researchers with novel knowledge about the violent settings in which high-energy neutrinos can be created – and could even reveal previously unknown cosmic phenomena. Learn more Press release: https://bit.ly/4yJ5yTv Popular information: https://bit.ly/4yHdeph Advanced information: https://bit.ly/3VvuoaQ
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🌍📚 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 👩🏫👨🏫 📣 Calling teachers, educators and students interested in educational activities at CERN and partner laboratories. Follow CERN education to stay up to date! 🚀🔬 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGZVatTS #WorldTeachersDay #CERN #Education #ScienceEducation #STEM #Teachers #Physics
🌍📚 Happy World Teachers’ Day! 👩🏫👨🏫 On this international day, we would like to honour and celebrate educators around the world. Teaching is one of the most important and often humblest professions. If you look back at your own journey, you will almost certainly find a teacher, professor or educator who was there to guide, inspire and help you become who you are today. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. World Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to recognise the vital role of educators, highlight their working conditions, rights and responsibilities, and draw attention to the challenges facing education worldwide. At CERN and with our partners, we are deeply committed to education. As part of CERN's mission, training tomorrow's scientists and engineers and promoting the uptake of careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are central to our work. Every year, dedicated activities are offered for teachers and students, alongside initiatives supporting physics education research and the development of new approaches to science education. If you are a teacher, educator or student interested in CERN and its education activities, follow this account to stay up to date! 🚀🔬 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dGZVatTS #WorldTeachersDay #CERN #Education #ScienceEducation #STEM #Teachers #Physics
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CERN entrepreneurship highlighted in global innovation report 🚀 The 2026 Global Innovation Index puts the spotlight on CERN Venture Connect (CVC), a programme that connects entrepreneurs with CERN technologies, experts, and partners to turn scientific innovation into real-world solutions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eprZfx4S
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First petals installed in the ATLAS Inner Tracker Strips Endcap 💫 A major milestone has been reached in the construction of the ATLAS Collaboration Inner Tracker (ITk), with the installation of the first nine ‘petals’ of the ITk Strips Endcap at DESY in Germany. The installation began on 14 September, and on 28 September the ninth petal was successfully inserted into one of the endcap structures, marking the launch of the full-scale integration phase. Petal by petal, the endcaps are beginning to bloom – bringing the ITk closer to taking its place at the heart of ATLAS to explore the physics of #HiLumiLHC. Read more: https://lnkd.in/duKpqAi5 LHC Deutschland (LHC-ErUM-FSP Office) #DEatCERN
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🎓 Final call for applications for university students! Administrative Student Programme 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm3B Technical - Applied Physics 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm7q Technical - Electrical / Electronics Engineering 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm6t Technical - General / Civil Engineering 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm6P Technical - IT, Mathematics & Robotics 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm5h Technical - Material & Surface Science 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm7W Technical - Mechanical Engineering 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm5P Doctoral Students Programme 2027-1 - https://smrtr.io/BZm4v 🗓️ Applications for all programmes close on 16 October 2026 at 23:59 CET. Results will be announced in February 2027. CERN. Take part! #CERN #CERNCareers
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Happy birthday CERN! 🎉 #OnThisDay 72 years ago, CERN officially came into being, bringing together 12 founding Member States with a shared vision for science and international collaboration. Home to the #LHC, the birthplace of the World Wide Web and the discovery of the #HiggsBoson, CERN continues to bring people together in the pursuit of science and discovery. Discover the story behind 72 years of science: https://lnkd.in/evgqZwc5
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📅 One month to go until BSBF2026! From 27 to 30 October 2026, the Big Science Business Forum (#BSBF2026) will bring together major research infrastructures, high-tech companies and organisations from across Europe in Maastricht 🇳🇱. For companies looking to engage with the Big Science ecosystem, BSBF is an opportunity to meet the organisations behind major research projects, understand their future technical and procurement needs, and connect with potential partners. At BSBF2026, CERN will highlight upcoming opportunities across a wide range of technologies, from cryogenics and mechanical engineering to IT and AI, robotics, advanced materials, electrical and RF systems, superconducting magnets and vacuum technology. CERN experts will also share information on upcoming projects, procurement opportunities and ways for industry to engage with the Organization. 🌐 CERN will be joining ITER Organization, European Space Agency - ESA, European Southern Observatory, European Spallation Source ERIC, European XFEL, EMBL, Fusion for Energy and the Einstein Telescope, among others. If your company has expertise relevant to large-scale research infrastructures, this is a chance to discover what’s coming next and start building connections. 🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.bsbf2026.org/
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